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Herschel8746

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Anthony Proctor
Date:
[1 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.358
Summary:

Admits that recent heliographs of the corona favor the eruption theory over JH's meteoric theory. Notes that this raises question of the nature of the photosphere. Cites recent results showing link between sunspot formation and terrestrial magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8747

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.133
Summary:

Suggests that meteors come sometimes from the sun, more typically from other stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel918

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[19 February 1871]
Source of text:
JHS 5.39 (C: 5.38 omitting the last paragraph)
Summary:

Mostly about how to deal with the implications of local attractions in geodetic surveying [see JH's 1870-11-17]; JH has had the mineral son John sent analyzed and sends the results. JH commiserates with daughter-in-law Mary's illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9355

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georg Adolph Erman
Date:
[22 January 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.107
Summary:

Has sent a note to Nature stating the details of the grant paid by the B.A.A.S. to H. J. R. Petersen for magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9356

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georg Adolph Erman
Date:
[26 January 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.349
Summary:

Note to accompany a translation of one of GE's writings; also comments on the 'reform' of the German language.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9357

From:
Georg Adolph Erman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.108-9
Summary:

Outlines the recent work in terrestrial magnetism by H. T. R. Petersen and himself. Comments on their results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9358

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georg Adolph Erman
Date:
[25 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.110 (C: RS:HS 24.360)
Summary:

No doubt he has received some of the money granted by the B.A.A.S. Has sent it all to GE as he did not know the address of H. J. R. Petersen. Unable to follow GE's scientific arguments. Require simplification.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9359

From:
Georg Adolph Erman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.111
Summary:

Thanks JH for assistance in settling matters with the B.A.A.S.; comments about travel plans and magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9360

From:
Georg Adolph Erman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.112
Summary:

Regrets that his bad handwriting caused JH to misread some of his remarks. Will try to produce a clearer exposition of his results. Comments on his expositions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9477

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.223
Summary:

Sends [T. F.?] Fremantle's first annual report. [Richard?] Roberts memo was drawn up from information obtained from himself. Has now retired, but with no great financial assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9720

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.67
Summary:

B.A.A.S. has announced its intention of giving up Kew Observatory. What does he think of the possibility of the R.S.L. taking it over for Magnetic Observations? Sends a copy of the Kew report, also a copy of a letter from [Balfour] Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9721

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John P. Gassiot
Date:
[17 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.68 (C: RS:HS 24.355 & 356)
Summary:

Comments on R.S.L. acquiring Kew Observatory building for creation of magnetic observatory [see JG's 1871-2-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9722

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.69
Summary:

Is obliged for his comments on the future of Kew Observatory. They differ from the others received, but they will be read out. Has he ever thought of publishing his reports to the R.S.L.? Thinks it would be a good idea if they could be published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9723

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.70
Summary:

His object in suggesting that JH's reports should be purchased was to preserve them from oblivion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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